Glossary

Deutsch: Infrastruktur / Español: Infraestructura / Português: Infraestrutura / Français: Infrastructure / Italiano: Infrastruttura /

Infrastructure is the construction needed to support economic development.

In the travel, transportation, and hotel context, infrastructure refers to the physical and organizational structures, systems, and facilities that support the operations of the industry. It includes the facilities, equipment, and transportation networks that are required to provide travel, accommodation and transportation services to customers.

Examples of infrastructure in the travel, transportation, and hotel context include:

• Transportation infrastructure: This includes the physical infrastructure such as roads, airports, ports, railway stations and public transportation systems that are necessary to support the movement of people and goods. Examples include: airports, train stations, bus stations and highways.
• Accommodation infrastructure: This includes the physical infrastructure such as hotels, resorts, motels, vacation rentals, and other types of lodging facilities that provide accommodation for travelers. Examples include: hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, hostels and motels.
• Tourism infrastructure: This includes the physical and organizational infrastructure such as visitor centers, tourism offices, and tour operators that provide information and services to tourists. Examples include: visitor centers, tourism offices, tour operators, and guided tour companies.
• Communication infrastructure: This includes the physical and organizational infrastructure such as internet, telephone, and other communication networks that support the operations of the travel and hospitality industry. Examples include: internet service providers, telephone companies and mobile network operators.

Infrastructure is a crucial component of the travel, transportation, and hotel industry, as it enables companies to provide safe, efficient, and comfortable services to customers. The quality and availability of infrastructure can have a direct impact on the success of a business, and the overall satisfaction of customers.